promo

noun

pro·mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō

plural promos

Synonyms of promo

often attributive

: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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Make the call on Fanatics Sportsbook with promo code FOXNEWS350. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

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Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of promo was in 1946

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